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First train
06:10
Last train
21:09
Travel duration
2h 43m
Daily departures
47
Departure station
Kobe
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Tokyo
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from $91
Fastest trip
2h 36m
Longest trip
3h 8m
Trains to Kobe
Inbound high-speed trains reach Kobe at Shin-Kobe Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen. Nozomi services from Tokyo arrive in around 2h40m, while trains from Nagoya reach Kobe in about 1h05m. Kyoto services arrive in roughly 28m, and trains from Shin-Osaka take about 13m. From western Japan, Shinkansen services from Himeji arrive in around 16m, Okayama in about 35m, Hiroshima in roughly 1h10m, and Hakata in about 2h15m. Regional JR West trains from Osaka arrive at Sannomiya in around 20m, making Sannomiya the main central arrival point for non-Shinkansen services.
Visiting Kobe
Kobe is a major rail hub in Japan's Kansai region, positioned between Osaka, Himeji, and the western Honshu corridor. The city has several important passenger stations, led by Shin-Kobe for Shinkansen services and Sannomiya for central regional and private railway routes. JR West, JR Central, Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Electric Railway, and Kobe New Transit all serve key parts of the Kobe rail network.
High-speed trains from Kobe use Shin-Kobe Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen, with through services on the Tokaido Shinkansen corridor. JR West regional trains use Sannomiya, Kobe, and other city stations on the JR Kobe Line, while Hankyu and Hanshin operate private railway services linking Kobe with the Osaka area. Kobe New Transit runs the Port Liner between Sannomiya and Kobe Airport.
Rail routes from Kobe run east toward Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Tokyo, west toward Himeji, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, and south to Kobe Airport via the Port Liner. Train tickets for Kobe may involve Shin-Kobe for high-speed rail or Sannomiya for regional services. Book trains from and to Kobe online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Kobe
From Shin-Kobe, Shinkansen services run east on the Tokaido-Sanyo corridor toward Shin-Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Tokyo. JR Central and JR West operate through high-speed services on this axis, with Nozomi and Hikari among the main train types calling at Shin-Kobe.
Westbound trains from Kobe continue across the Sanyo Shinkansen toward Himeji, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Hakata. JR West regional trains from Sannomiya and Kobe Station serve the Osaka Bay corridor, while Hankyu Railway and Hanshin Electric Railway provide private railway routes between Kobe and the Osaka area. The Port Liner links Sannomiya with Kobe Airport for air-rail transfers.
Kobe
Kobe - A major port city located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range. It is famous for its namesake beef and the historic Meriken Park area.
Shin-Kobe Station
Station
2h 43m
Tokyo
Tokyo - The expansive capital of Japan, serving as the primary transport hub. Major landmarks include the Shibuya Crossing and the Meiji Jingu Shrine.
Tokyo Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Kobe
JR West operates the Sanyo Shinkansen at Shin-Kobe and regional JR Kobe Line services through Sannomiya and Kobe Station. JR Central operates through Tokaido Shinkansen services that continue east from Shin-Kobe toward the Tokyo corridor. Hankyu Railway and Hanshin Electric Railway run private interurban rail services between Kobe and Osaka. Kobe New Transit operates the Port Liner between Sannomiya and Kobe Airport. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators where available.
Destinations from Kobe
Service types from Kobe rail stations
Daytime high-speed services: Nozomi, Hikari, Sakura, and Kodama trains from Shin-Kobe on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen toward Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Hakata. JR regional services: JR West trains from Sannomiya and Kobe Station along the JR Kobe Line toward Osaka, Akashi, and Himeji. Private railway services: Hankyu Railway and Hanshin Electric Railway connect central Kobe with the Osaka area. Airport rail: Kobe New Transit Port Liner runs between Sannomiya and Kobe Airport.
Travel from Kobe to Tokyo by Shinkansen and visit the Tokyo Skytree or explore the historic Asakusa district and the high-end shops of Ginza.
Kobe
Japan
2h 43m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Kobe to Kyoto by Shinkansen and visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine or explore the historic Gion district and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Kobe
Japan
27m
Kyoto
Japan
Travel from Kobe to Yokohama by Shinkansen and visit the Sannomiya district or explore the historic Red Brick Warehouse and Minato Mirai.
Kobe
Japan
2h 24m
Yokohama
Japan
Travel from Kobe to Shinagawa by Shinkansen to explore the Maxell Aqua Park or access the Shinkansen gateway to southern Tokyo and Haneda Airport.
Kobe
Japan
2h 36m
Shinagawa
Japan
Travel from Kobe to Nagoya by Shinkansen to visit the historic Nagoya Castle or the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.
Kobe
Japan
1h 3m
Nagoya
Japan
Travel from Kobe to Shizuoka by Shinkansen and view the iconic Kunozan Toshogu Shrine or explore the vast green tea plantations of Nihondaira.
Frequency
12 times per day
Popular Trains
Kobe
Japan
2h 2m
Shizuoka
Japan
Travel from Kobe to Atami by train and visit the famous Atami Onsen or enjoy the views from Atami Castle.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Kobe
Japan
2h 30m
Atami
Japan
Travel from Kobe to Toyohashi by Shinkansen and visit the Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park or explore the historic Toyohashi Castle.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Kobe
Japan
1h 25m
Toyohashi
Japan
Travel from Kobe to Kagoshima by Shinkansen and visit the Sakurajima volcano or enjoy the scenic views at Kagoshima Aquarium.
Kobe
Japan
3h 40m
Kagoshima
Japan
Travel from Kobe to Mishima by train and visit the beautiful Mishima Skywalk or explore the picturesque Mt. Fuji area.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Kobe
Japan
2h 23m
Mishima
Japan
Kobe Major Train Stations
Kobe has several rail stations with separate roles. Shin-Kobe is the city's Shinkansen station, used by JR West and through Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen services for long-distance eastbound and westbound travel. Sannomiya is the central rail area, with JR Sannomiya, Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya, Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya, and the Port Liner terminal for airport rail. Kobe Station serves JR West regional trains on the JR Kobe Line and connects the western side of the city center. Transfers between Shin-Kobe and Sannomiya are handled by local rail and road links, while Sannomiya is the main interchange for private railways. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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JR West operates passenger trains across western Japan.